The purpose of this article is to discuss automated analysis and report generation of key characteristics measurement data. Key characteristics (KCs) are those features of a part whose measurements must be kept to the nominal values through process control to minimize the "Taguchi Loss." KC measurements are taken using different types of metrology heads, such as laser trackers, or other types of scanners. The actual process discussed in this article requires gathering KC data using laser trackers. The metrology data are imported into software to compare the actual values with their nominal values. Thereafter, the data go through several file format transformations before the reports are created in the format required by the customer.

This article examines current manual processes and proposes an automated solution that can be implemented throughout the entire assembly line.

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